How to pronounce principles
Say it like PRIN-suh-pulz. Principles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIN).
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- PRIN
- suh
- pulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Principles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of principles
American and British speakers say principles in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/ in the US and /ˈprɪnsɪpəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIN-sih-pulz.
What does principles mean?
- plural of principle How to pronounce principle
- third-person singular simple present indicative of principle How to pronounce principle
Questions about saying principles
How do you pronounce principles?
Say PRIN-suh-pulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/. In British English it is /ˈprɪnsɪpəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in principles?
Principles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIN). Broken into parts: PRIN · suh · pulz.
Do Americans and Brits say principles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/ and the British form is /ˈprɪnsɪpəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.